An article that relates to client needs for quality safe patient-centered care
Research an article that relates to client needs for quality safe patient-centered care. Choose a peer-reviewed article that addresses one of the following topics: -Safe/effective environment, management of care, safety and infection control, health promotion and maintenance, reduce risk potential, healthcare policy, provider of care, and/or patient-centered care
In their review of literature, the authors found that there are a variety of ways PCC can be implemented to improve quality and safety such as through improved communication between patients, families, providers, staff, etc., increased patient engagement in care decisions via shared decision-making models/tools; implementation of standardized protocols; use of technology to support access to information; improved patient education on self-care management; creation/implementation of interdisciplinary teams that focus on proactive prevention measures rather than reactive treatments only when signs/symptoms occur; development/implementation associated with evidence based guidelines for routine care practices for common health problems; focusing on understanding individual patient values related to health beliefs and preferences related to treatment plans so that treatment plans are tailored specifically for each individual person rather than an overall approach where one size fits all mentality is employed.
It was further noted that there should also be an emphasis placed on measuring outcomes associated with implementing these various PCC initiatives so that improvements over time can be monitored/measured and necessary changes/adjustments made if needed or appropriate. This may include tracking data regarding clinical outcomes such as readmissions rates or other desired outcomes like satisfaction levels amongst patients who participate in any given initiative. Finally it was also recommended that training programs consider integrating PCC principles into their curricula so future healthcare professionals have a better understanding from day one about what it means to provide quality safe patient centered care which emphasizes shared decision making models.
Overall this research indicates just how important it is for healthcare organizations today to not only understand but prioritize incorporating Patient Centered Care strategies into their everyday operations if they truly want provide safe effective high quality services while simultaneously helping reduce risk potentials and promoting healthy lifestyles among those they serve.